How Many People Are Named Riyad?

Complete statistics for the name Riyad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Riyad
Very Rare
Arabic

Riyad means 'garden' in Arabic, adding a touch of nature's beauty to its rarity. Only 413 people named Riyad live in the US today, making up just 1 in 799,059 Americans. It's a rising name, peaking in 2017 with 21 births.

~413
Living in US
1 in 799,059
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Garden
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Serene Harmonious Peaceful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

45,569
Worldwide Bearers
#19,996
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
25,019
🇱🇾 Libya
4,407
🇮🇷 Iran
2,472
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,181
🇮🇱 Israel
2,066
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,215
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
925
🇲🇦 Morocco
819
🇮🇩 Indonesia
810
🇮🇳 India
808

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
413 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
360
Would be under 30 (86%)
60
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 420 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Riyad Through the Generations

Riyad has seen steady growth over the past decade, with a notable spike in popularity in 2017 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Riyad are under 30, with 360 individuals falling into this age bracket. The name's modern appeal is evident, with only 60 people aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This trend suggests Riyad will continue to be a popular choice among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6

✨ Similar Names to Riyad

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Riyad's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Riyad

How Many People Have the Name Riyad?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 413 people in the United States currently share the name Riyad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 799,059 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Riyad a Common or Rare Name?

Riyad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Riyad Mean?

Riyad means "garden" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Riyad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Riyad Most Popular?

The name Riyad reached peak popularity in 2017, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Riyad?

Approximately 413 people named Riyad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 420. That works out to roughly 1 in 799,059 Americans.

Is Riyad a rare name?

Riyad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 799,059 Americans has this name.

What does the name Riyad mean?

Riyad means "garden" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Riyad more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Riyad are male and 0% are female.

When was Riyad most popular?

Riyad peaked in 2017 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US413
All-Time Births420
1 in X1 in 799,059
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2017
World Rank#19,996
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.